Cherie DeVaux Wins Kentucky Derby, Becomes First Female Trainer to Do So
DeVaux said she wanted Golden Tempo judged on merit, not gender, after the horse won the Derby in a race where only 18 women have saddled an entrant.
- On Saturday, May 2, trainer Cherie DeVaux made history at Churchill Downs as her horse, Golden Tempo, won the Kentucky Derby, becoming the first female trainer to claim the iconic victory.
- With 23-1 odds, Golden Tempo trailed the field of 18 horses through most of the race before a late surge allowed him to overcome Renegade, the betting favorite, in the final stretch.
- Jockey Jose Ortiz masterfully guided the horse through the pack, with DeVaux later telling NBC, "Jose did a masterful job at getting him there," while calling the entire experience "overwhelming."
- Skipping the Preakness, DeVaux and the owners set their sights on the Belmont Stakes on June 6 at Saratoga Race Course in upstate New York.
- Reflecting on her legacy, DeVaux emphasized, "I've always said I'm a horse trainer that happens to be female," while acknowledging it is "an honor to be a person that other women or young women look up to.
20 Articles
20 Articles
In a Thrilling Comeback Victory Cherrie DeVaux Becomes First Female Trainer to Win Kentucky Derby
The buzzer rang, the gates opened, and before the first turn, the horse that would help make history at the Kentucky Derby was coming in dead last—not surprising as Golden Tempo had 23-1 odds to win the iconic race. The odds seemed about right, as the horse had been battling a heel condition, but Cherie DeVaux […] The post In a Thrilling Comeback Victory Cherrie DeVaux Becomes First Female Trainer to Win Kentucky Derby appeared first on Good New…
On the legendary Churchill Downs racetrack, where every first Saturday in May the liturgy of the turbo is written on its sand trail, this year the beginning of the American Triple Crown delivered more than a winner: the Kentucky Derby left a sequence that seemed unlikely even for the most optimistic screenwriter. Because Golden Tempo, the colt in which few trusted, emerged from the bottom of the lot of 18 competitors to reach the album a necklin…
All Cherie DeVaux wanted to do was win the Kentucky Derby. Making history? She’s just glad that part is over
Back before they had a name, before a generation crowned such things as “vision boards” and started talking about “manifesting” their dreams, Cherie DeVaux wrote down her goals and pinned the notes to her bedroom walls.
Explore the Agron Portal and stay up to date on agribusiness, science and economics. Discover the knowledge that drives your success! Coach Cherie DeVaux made history in the world peat by taking the Golden Tempo horse to victory at 152o Kentucky Derby. The feat marks the first time a woman trains the winner of this prestigious competition at Churchill Downs. The conquest symbolizes the union between resilience, cutting-edge genetics and data-bas…
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 90% of the sources are Center
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
